Microbiology: An Introduction
Microbiology: An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780321733603
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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The contamination of water with excess chemicals (chemical pollution) or microorganisms (microbial pollution) is defined as water pollution. The presence of pollutants in water bodies such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and oceans pose a serious threat to human health as well as the environment.

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